31 Di’anmen Waidajie, Houhai
near the Di’anmen post office
西城区地安门外大街31号
地安门邮局附近”
6400-9906

Daily 1pm-late
Houhai Xiyan, Xicheng
8403 1419

Daily noon-2am
18 Houhai Nanyan, Xicheng

This living-room/sunroom venue takes its design cues from 80s issues of Better Homes and Gardens, complete with gardening tools hanging from the walls. Soft jazz and latin waft through the space and plush couches and chairs make for a cozy way to sip coffee (RMB 88 for a DIY version, RMB 15-30 for the usual types).

Daily noon-3am
20 South Houhai, Xicheng
6613 6209

Tropical plants, large rattan chairs and a standard-issue chillout soundtrack make you feel like you’ve landed in Ibiza or French Colonial Vietnam, with the exception of the decidedly affordable drinks: RMB 12 Tsingtaos, RMB 25 foamy lattes and RMB 25 Kahlua coffees.

Open 2pm-2am
43 Yandai Xiejie
烟袋斜街43号
Price Y100-Y199 per couple
6402-6440

Provides the intimacy rarely found in Beijing with nest-like seating areas and nooks for two. Enjoy a stunning view of Houhai at umbrella shaded tables on the roof.